U.S.-made mobile lithium-ion batteries for utility-scale market
NOMAD Transportable Power Systems (NOMAD) has started offering plug-and-play, utility-scale mobile energy storage systems. There are three versions – 2 MWh, 1.3 MWh, and 660 kWh – with a patent-pending docking platform.
FTC Solar reveals updated Voyager clamping system, posts Q3 results
The updated Voyager module clamp for attaching First Solar modules builds off the Slide and Glide, using a fastener to secure and ground modules to the rail.
A majority of new solar panels will retain 80% production after 30 years
A five-year Sandia Labs study of new solar module degradation found that 13 of 23 tested module types would have effective lifetimes exceeding 30 years.
GameChange Solar launches mounting system for east-west oriented solar parks
GameChange Solar designed its new fixed-tilt racking system to maximize module density, with a ground coverage ratio of up to 98%. The systems costs $0.039/W in the United States and $0.029/W in other markets, for a typical 105 mph wind load.
New York Governor Hochul announces $319 million dry pump facility
This investment helps secure domestic supply chains for an essential component in the solar cell manufacturing process.
Sunrise brief: Major utilities seek dismissal of California community microgrid proposal
Also on the rise: American Battery Factory and Anovion form alliance for supply of synthetic graphite. Underground heat exchanger to cool down solar panels . And more.
American Battery Factory and Anovion form alliance for supply of synthetic graphite
ABF and Anovion were recent recipients of federal grant funding from the Department of Energy, which awarded $2.8 billion to advanced materials companies that have begun to source battery material components from new and recycled materials using lithium, graphite and other materials sourced in North America.
Sunrise brief: Erthos rackless, earth-mounted solar steps ahead with 107 MW MOU
Also on the rise: Ford adds 4 MW Convergent energy storage system to Ontario engine assembly operations. ESS sees flow battery demand curve turning upward. And more.
Mission Solar announces 1 GW made-in-USA solar panel manufacturing expansion
The company plans to add 300 MW of production capacity immediately and targets 1 GW of annual production expansion by 2024.
As China expands energy storage manufacturing, the U.S. can step up to compete
By investing in factories to build zinc-ion batteries for energy storage, the U.S. can rapidly establish a complete energy storage supply chain.
